Articles Posted in MS DUI Law

In this line of business, we attorneys come across new and improved quackery that is supposed to help drinkers keep track of their blood alcohol content and whether they should be out on the road behind the wheel. However, last week, I encountered the Breathometer. What a name! This new piece of tech supposedly can…

In an effort to crack down on impaired driving, law enforcement agencies across the state are adopting the practice of “no-refusal” traffic stops and checkpoints. In other words, when a person suspected of DUI refuses to submit to a breath test, police are, in a sense, forcing them to submit to a blood test. Essentially,…

In the recent Mississippi Supreme Court decision of Freeman v. State, NO. 2012-KM-00192-SCT, the court reversed a DUI conviction where the state trooper’s in-car video was lost prior to a new trial on appeal. In short, the defendant was never provided with a copy of the video used to convict him in the trial court.…

On April 11, 2013, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed into law House Bill 481, which introduces several changes to Mississippi’s DUI laws. While I have previously addressed the ways in which this bill “cracks down” on impaired drivers, it also provides a benefit to potentially thousands of people who have been convicted of DUI. Effective…

Hiring a lawyer to fight your DUI charge in Mississippi is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Driving under the influence (DUI) is a complex and complicated criminal allegation with severe consequences if the charge results in a conviction in court. Here at my law office, we are dedicated to helping those accused…

An ordinance to allow the sale of beer and light wines went into effect this passed Monday in New Albany. The businesses that have applied for the permit to sell still have not received their permits though. Take a further look at the article: According to Mississippi State Tax Commission representative Kathy Waterbury, the department…

Hinds County, in the wake of prom and just before graduation, is sending out a strong message encouraging teens to stay away from alcohol. The message mainly focuses on showing teens that it is possible to have fun without alcohol. Take a further look at the article: “The message is clear. Young people can have…